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PGU 576K

1971 Jaguar E-type

Blue Petrol 5343cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

74,054 mi
Last recorded74,054 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 1971 Jaguar E-type55,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGU 576K
MakeJaguar
ModelE-type
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,343cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 74,054 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 72,602 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 71,564 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 69,166 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 68,506 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 66,729 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 66,397 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 64,606 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 64,074 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 64,073 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,240 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 61,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 61,510 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,352 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 59,477 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 1 May 2012 59,477 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 13 May 2011 58,296 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

front washer jet output poor to offside

nearside steering rack gaitor a bit loose on rack

Fail 28 Apr 2011 58,279 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

battery warning charge light illuminated

front washer jet output poor to offside

nearside steering rack gaitor a bit loose on rack

Pass 17 Apr 2010 56,671 miles

accelartor slow to return to idle

slight play in n/s rack inner joint

Pass 25 Apr 2009 55,944 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 55,059 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 54,893 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 54,892 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Jaguar E-type?

Based on 82,373 MOT tests across 9,288 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
305
Miles/Year
65
Year Lifespan
9,288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 2,540
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,865
Stop lamp not working 1,387
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,012
Horn not working 993
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PGU 576K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type in Blue with a 5,343cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1971 Jaguar E-type models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,971 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jaguar E-type fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 2,540 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PGU 576K, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jaguar E-type typically stays on UK roads for around 65 years. At 55 years old, this Jaguar E-type is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PGU 576K?

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What year was PGU 576K registered?

PGU 576K is a 1971 Jaguar E-type, first registered on 2 November 1971.

Is PGU 576K safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGU 576K shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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